Sex discrimination

Discrimination is one of the biggest problems in the workplace and forms a large majority of the claims at Employment Tribunals. Whilst it is not possible to reduce the risk of a complaint completely, a number of simple steps can be taken to significantly reduce the risk.

Sex discrimination is the most common type of discrimination claim to be heard in the Employment Tribunals. Employers and employees alike can fall foul of the sex discrimination legislation, unintentionally. It is therefore important that you understand how to avoid directly and indirectly discriminating against employees and/or job applicants on the grounds of their sex.

As litigation generally is becoming a routine part of working life for many organisations, knowing that you can show that you have done all you can to avoid potentially discriminatory behaviour can be extremely valuable.

Linder Myers can help you deal with any type of discrimination claim that is made against your organisation. We also believe that prevention is better than cure, so we run specific training courses to help you minimise the risk of a situation arising in the first place.